Aster

    How to Fund Your Aster Account

    Four ways to fund your Aster account and deposit to Aster DEX.

    Self-custody. Not financial advice. High risk.

    Fund Your Aster Account in 5 Steps

    1. 1

      Get USDT/USDC on BNB Smart Chain. Choose one of four methods:

    2. 2

      Keep $2-$5 in BNB for gas fees on BNB Smart Chain.

    3. 3

      Connect wallet at asterdex.com and sign the messages.

    4. 4

      Select BNB Smart Chain and deposit a small test amount ($5-$20) of either USDT or USDC.

    5. 5

      Once it successfully arrives, deposit the full amount you would like to have on the DEX for trading.

    Understanding Aster Funding

    Aster runs on BNB Smart Chain. To fund your account, you need to get USDT or USDC on the BNB Smart Chain network and deposit it into the Aster DEX.

    You'll need two things:

    • Stablecoin collateral (USDC or USDT) for trading margin
    • A small amount of BNB for transaction gas fees

    Supported Collateral

    USDC and USDT on BNB Smart Chain

    Network

    BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)

    Gas Requirements

    Keep $2-5 in BNB for transactions

    Important: Only send assets to your own wallet address over the BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) network. Test with a small amount first. Wrong network = potential loss of funds.

    Funding Methods

    Direct Fiat On-Ramp

    Users starting with cash and a bank card/transfer

    5-15 min
    2-5%

    Steps:

    1. 1Choose a provider (Moonpay, Transak, Ramp Network)
    2. 2Select BNB Smart Chain network and USDC/USDT stablecoin
    3. 3Complete KYC verification and payment
    4. 4Funds land in your wallet on the correct chain
    Fastest method but higher card fees. Limits vary by country and verification level.
    CEX Withdraw to BNB Smart Chain

    Users with assets on Binance, Bybit, MEXC, etc.

    5-15 min
    $0.50-2

    Steps:

    1. 1Buy USDC or USDT on your centralized exchange
    2. 2Choose BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) as the withdrawal network
    3. 3Paste your self-custody wallet address carefully
    4. 4Withdraw and confirm arrival in your wallet
    Watch for wrong-network withdrawals! Always double-check the network matches what Aster supports.
    Bridge from Another Chain

    Users who hold tokens on a different network

    1-20 min
    $2-10

    Steps:

    1. 1Connect wallet to a trusted bridge (Across, Stargate, deBridge)
    2. 2Select from your current network to BNB Smart Chain
    3. 3Choose USDC/USDT as the asset if possible
    4. 4Approve transaction and wait for finality (1-20 min)
    Bridging times and fees vary. Use only reputable bridges and verify contracts.
    Swap On-Chain After Arrival

    Users who bridged the wrong asset

    1-3 min
    $0.10-1

    Steps:

    1. 1Use a DEX on BNB Smart Chain (PancakeSwap, 1inch)
    2. 2Swap your asset to USDC or USDT
    3. 3Keep a small gas buffer (0.005-0.01 BNB)
    4. 4Verify token contract address before swapping
    Watch for slippage on large trades. Always verify you're swapping the correct token contract.

    Deposit Steps (Wallet to Aster)

    Once you have USDT or USDC on BNB Smart Chain in your wallet, follow these steps to deposit into Aster for trading.

    1

    Ensure Gas

    Hold $2-$5 in BNB on BNB Smart Chain for network fees. Gas on BSC is very cheap (typically under $0.10 per transaction).

    2

    Connect & Sign

    • • Visit asterdex.com.
    • • Connect wallet (BNB Smart Chain).
    • • Click Sign when prompted to verify the wallet (no funds move on signature).
    3

    Make a Test Deposit

    • • Go to Wallet > Deposit.
    • • Select USDT or USDC (BNB Smart Chain balance).
    • • Enter a small test amount (e.g., $5-$20).
    • • Confirm and wait for on-chain confirmation (typically under 1 min on BSC).
    4

    Verify Credit

    • • In Aster > Balances, confirm the test amount shows under Deposited or Trading balance.
    • • If it hasn't appeared after a few blocks, check the transaction hash on BscScan and refresh.
    5

    Deposit the Full Amount

    • • Repeat Wallet > Deposit for the remaining amount.
    • • Leave a small BNB buffer for future transaction fees.

    Common Mistakes

    • • "Insufficient gas" - add BNB to your wallet and retry.
    • • Sent to wrong network - contact the sending platform; Aster cannot credit cross-network tokens.
    • • Wrong token version - ensure you're using BEP-20 USDC/USDT on BNB Smart Chain, not tokens from other chains.

    Common Issues & Troubleshooting

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